Dr Kay Shannon

Senior Lecturer in Nursing at Auckland University of Technology. Social gerontology researcher. Views are my own.

[Dr Kay Shannon @KayShannon14]

The Traitors’ Diane Carson Smashing Ageist Stereotypes https://t.co/tkMi4Gu5G7

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On The Up: Parksyde Rotorua gives older people a ‘sense of purpose’ https://t.co/LM4CafkEOK

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On The Up: Rotorua student Darnique Te Aonui-Whare receives nursing scholarship, via @nzherald https://t.co/il0TJmVJqd

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[Ian Kremer @LEAD_Coalition]

Please re-Tweet to raise awareness that each of us bears responsibility to help people with #dementia and those who are #caregiving to live as fully as possible for as long as possible.

#Alzheimers #HumanRights #dignity #quote

[HOPE Foundation for Research on Ageing @hopefoundNZ]

Did you know people with a gum infection under their dentures, may not experience discomfort? Congratulation to Keiko Oda (HOPE Scholar 2022, 2023) for her recent publication about oral care knowledge.
https://t.co/nzUYmfKwsM

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the intersection of ageism and sexism amplifies marginalisation for older women

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@AUTSoCS @AUTuni @AUTActiveAgeing

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Photo series challenges ageism and elder neglect https://t.co/qKSqdo7eKa
It is great to see the increasing awareness of the need to combat ageism, aligned with WHO policy directives

[HRC New Zealand @HRCNewZealand]

Our new AI in healthcare funding initiative is now open for research applications - see our online funding portal HRC Gateway for more info. https://t.co/maw3x81Wy3

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https://t.co/KtAxSskURt via @researchgate
@AUTSoCS @AUTuni @RachMacdiarmid

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How men and women experience ageism differently revealed in new survey

https://t.co/FH1IuigAUi

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[American Society Aging @ASAging]

What role do younger generations play in combating ageism? How can we foster intergenerational solidarity?

Share your thoughts on how we can come together. Find more resources at https://t.co/Ow5FT23mcO #TalkAboutAgeism #EndAgeism #AgeismAwarenessDay

[American Society Aging @ASAging]

Ageism in healthcare can have real consequences. How does ageism affect healthcare and access to services for older individuals?

Find more resources at https://t.co/Ow5FT23mcO #TalkAboutAgeism #EndAgeism #AgeismAwarenessDay

[American Society Aging @ASAging]

It’s Ageism Awareness Day! Let’s #TalkAboutAgeism and how it impacts our communities. What does ageism look like in everyday life? Share examples you’ve encountered or witnessed. Find more resources at https://t.co/Ow5FT23mcO

[Ashton Applewhite @thischairrocks]

Tomorrow is #AgeismAwarenessDay. TLink below to @ASAging's terrific toolkit, with lots of ways to talk about #ageism with your family, community & colleagues. Change starts with awareness.

[Injury Matters @InjuryMatters]

The negative impacts of ageism not only limit the potential opportunity for older Australians to participate fully in the community, but also impacts their overall health and wellbeing. Today is #AgeismAwarenessDay with resources to help you: https://t.co/A7fjJEvHmk

[UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) @UNDecadeAgeing]

Today is World Habitat Day! #WHD2024

The cities & communities where we live are major shapers of our health & well-being.

Younger or older, we all benefit from working together to build better places to live for people of 𝐚𝐥𝐥 ages.

🏘️ Learn more: https://t.co/3pYeSKu5Il

[American Society Aging @ASAging]

Ageism affects individuals across the lifespan, creating systemic barriers in areas like employment and healthcare. Recognizing and challenging these biases is key to fostering an inclusive society. Learn more: https://t.co/lyNVkcDMUc